He didn't say specifically for free. We brought it in through the backyard because it wasn't fitting through the front door. Eventually, the owner completely filled the backyard with his things making it impossible to move it. We had requested him a week before moving to clear his things so that we could take the couch out which he didn't do. We also had construction work going next door which had caused issues and he specifically said that the construction guys owe him favors so he will have them take care of it and we need not worry about it. This is why I assumed we wouldn't be charging for it.